Tag Archives: out in brum

Cheval Blanc

Posted on April 6, 2017 by outinbrum

When Keith Marsden joined forces with the daughter of one of Birmingham’s other stalwart hospitality families there were high hopes that they would produce a knockout venue, and they have not disappointed.  Keith Marsden, owner of the British Oak in Stirchley, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Moseley, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: French, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Cuisine: Tapas, Price: Average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

No More Lounging at The Loft

Posted on March 23, 2017 by outinbrum

As some of you may have spotted, the long established Loft Lounge in Bromsgrove Street has had a bit of a makeover. And by “bit of” we mean very extensive. They’ve dropped “Lounge” from the name and are now advertising … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Hurst Street / The Gay Village / South Side, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cafe, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Indian Brewery Company – Breakfast and Dinner

Posted on March 4, 2017 by outinbrum

Birmingham has for decades had a love of Indian food, from the humble balti you can eat in Sparkbrook for £4, to the extravagant banquets available at our high-end Indian restaurants like Lasan’s and Itihaas. The Indian Brewery Company now … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: Indian, Cuisine: Street Food, My Favourite Places, Price: Average, Price: Cheap as Chips - Inexpensive, restaurant review, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cafe, Venue type: Pub, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Bar Opus – Hendrick’s Afternoon Tea

Posted on January 18, 2017 by outinbrum

In recent years we’ve seen the afternoon tea offerings in Birmingham move from the quaint and traditional at the Hyatt, to the uber modern at Hotel La Tour (I still use their Welsh-rarebit-fondue recipe that I knicked off the chef), … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Central Shopping, Area: Colmore Business District, Cuisine: English, My Favourite Places, Price: Average | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Harborne Kitchen

Posted on November 18, 2016 by outinbrum

After almost a year of mourning the closure of The Butchers’ Social on Harborne High Street, Wednesday night we were able to celebrate the opening of its replacement – Harborne Kitchen.  Co-creator of The Butchers’ Social, Jamie Desogus, is now … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Harborne, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Fine Dining, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, restaurant review, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Lasan Restaurant

Posted on November 11, 2016 by outinbrum

A few weeks back, to celebrate my parents’ ruby wedding anniversary (that’s 40 years!) we took them to Lasan restaurant.  Run by Birmingham restaurateur Aktar Islam and his business partner Jabba Khan, the eatery has picked up many awards over … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: Indian, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Price: My eyes are watering - expensive, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gavino’s Italian

Posted on October 16, 2016 by outinbrum

We wouldn’t normally head to Wylde Green for dinner, it’s not known for its culinary excellence.  Our friends however said we must try the 80’s dining experience that is Gavino’s Italian Restaurant, promising Cinzano and melon boats aplenty.  Understand though … Continue reading →

Posted in Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, Cuisine: Italian, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Canal Square – Fine Indian Dining

Posted on October 2, 2016 by outinbrum

Having been brought up a couple of miles from Lye High Street, which for thirty years now has had over a dozen Indian eateries on it’s short half mile stretch, I’ve always been used to having tasty and cheap Indian food. … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Brindley Place, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: Indian, Price: Average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Syriana

Posted on September 16, 2016 by outinbrum

We seem to be going a bit Jewellery Quarter mad lately. Virtually all of this year’s new venues have opened that side of the city. It’s fair to say though that not all of the JQ is as salubrious as … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Price: Average | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Pig & Tail

Posted on September 4, 2016 by outinbrum

As we pointed out recently, the Jewellery Quarter seems to finally be finding its feet with new and exciting venues opening all over it, and not just on St. Paul’s Square.  We’ve already given you a review of basement cocktail … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Jewellery Quarter, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Tapas, Price: Average, restaurant review, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment